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SL%% · 19 April 2008, 11:46 PM

I like the Rolex Daytona specially in WG w/ Meteorite Dial but I'll be really honest, I have no idea how to use the TACHYMETER. I know it measures time but am really confused, can anyone explain?

toph · 19 April 2008, 11:50 PM

I used to have it on my breitling- it is for measuring the speed of an event over time- never used the function though

toph · 19 April 2008, 11:52 PM

try this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacheometer

dopeymuppet · 19 April 2008, 11:52 PM

It's basically a function for measuring all sorts of units against a time scale. There's some info here:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/1...nd-definition/

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 April 2008, 11:54 PM

Also there is good info right here on TRF:

Tachymetre.

Cosmograph Daytona.

SL%% · 19 April 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopeymuppet

It's basically a function for measuring all sorts of units against a time scale. There's some info here:

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/1...nd-definition/

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

try this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacheometer

Thanks so much

jmjm · 20 April 2008, 02:23 AM

The simplest way I understand it is :

1. You have to have two markers. One beginning, one ending. (Exactly one mile apart.)
2. You start at the beginning marker.
3. You stop at the end marker.

Now look at the dial, and the speed is where the second hand was stopped. It is really useless in my book, since you rarely can find two marker points that is a mile exactly in distance, unless you are at a racetrack or you are traveling on a hwy that has these "mile 1", "mile 2", "mile 3" markers.... etc.

I always liked the look of the daytona, but realistically, I would never use the chronograph function. Also, having this function is prone to more maintenance, since more moving parts. Lastly, I like my watches to have the second hand moving, rather than a small subdial second hand which is practically useless.

jake · 20 April 2008, 05:44 AM

Basically the Daytona is a watch that just looks Really, Really, Really cool.

I would be shocked if there is one person in the Forum who actually uses the Tachymeter!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL%%

I like the Rolex Daytona specially in WG w/ Meteorite Dial but I'll be really honest, I have no idea how to use the TACHYMETER. I know it measures time but am really confused, can anyone explain?

TDH · 20 April 2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jake

Basically the Daytona is a watch that just looks Really, Really, Really cool.

I would be shocked if there is one person in the Forum who actually uses the Tachymeter!

f16570 · 20 April 2008, 06:11 AM

I'd be even more shocked if Daytonas' were actually popular. JOKING.
I had an old Seiko tachymeter, and I used it to time all sorts of things. ANAL but fun.

19 April 2008, 11:46 PM	#1
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19 April 2008, 11:50 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I used to have it on my breitling- it is for measuring the speed of an event over time- never used the function though __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 April 2008, 11:52 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	try this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacheometer __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 April 2008, 11:54 PM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Also there is good info right here on TRF: Tachymetre. Cosmograph Daytona. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 April 2008, 06:11 AM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I'd be even more shocked if Daytonas' were actually popular. JOKING. I had an old Seiko tachymeter, and I used it to time all sorts of things. ANAL but fun. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

19 April 2008, 11:52 PM	#4
dopeymuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Posts: 184	It's basically a function for measuring all sorts of units against a time scale. There's some info here: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/1...nd-definition/

20 April 2008, 02:23 AM	#7
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	The simplest way I understand it is : 1. You have to have two markers. One beginning, one ending. (Exactly one mile apart.) 2. You start at the beginning marker. 3. You stop at the end marker. Now look at the dial, and the speed is where the second hand was stopped. It is really useless in my book, since you rarely can find two marker points that is a mile exactly in distance, unless you are at a racetrack or you are traveling on a hwy that has these "mile 1", "mile 2", "mile 3" markers.... etc. I always liked the look of the daytona, but realistically, I would never use the chronograph function. Also, having this function is prone to more maintenance, since more moving parts. Lastly, I like my watches to have the second hand moving, rather than a small subdial second hand which is practically useless.

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